Hawkesbury Local Sporting Champions

A group of young Hawkesbury sports stars have been honoured at a special afternoon tea, hosted by Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman MP at her office in Windsor.

Each was presented with a commemorative certificate, and received a grant of between $500 and $700, under the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions Program.

“These remarkable young people and their families devote so much of their life to their chosen sport,” Ms Templeman

Ms Templeman congratulated Caitlyn Ferrier of East Kurrajong and Stephanie and Henry Chaseling of Kurrajong on their achievements.

“Caitlyn, a member of Kurrajong Bilpin Little Athletics Club won Gold in the 400 metres when she represented Australia at the Melanesian Athletics Championships held in Vanuatu in May - an extraordinary achievement!, Ms Templeman said.

“Siblings Stephanie and Henry – both members of Hawkesbury Martial Arts – competed at the Australian Karate Federation National Championships held in Queensland in August.

“It was wonderful to be able to recognise their accomplishments, and help them out with some of the costs associated with competing at that level.

“As a mum, I know how quickly the costs of these events add up - from petrol and accommodation, to flights, uniforms, team fees and all those last minute costs no one seems to tell you about,” she said.